Dress-Coastal Karma OBX, Scarf-Urban Outfitters, Sandals-Old Navy, Bangles-F21, Initial Pendant-Delicate Raymond
Thunderstorms tend to be a pretty common occurrence down here, especially as it gets to the end of the week. By then I've usually punished my skin enough to need a break from the sun. Don't get me wrong I slather on the sunscreen, it's just my unwillingness to leave the beach/pool that gets me in trouble. It's hard to tell in these pictures but my shoulders and chest are actually pretty red! I really wanted to get some genuine outfit shots in while I was here so SSBF and I ran down to the beach after the first storm had moved offshore a little. There is something eerily awesome about a storm at the beach, especially when you can still see the lightening as it moves over the ocean. It was so windy though I thought my dress was going to blow up scandalously while SSBF was snapping the photos.
I've been feeling like I am in a clothing rut lately. I tend to buy a lot of very similar items so when I look in my closet I see button down, button down, t-shirt, t-shirt, jeans, t-shirt, jeans. I decided to do something about it. I set up a few ground rules for when I start shopping for fall. First, no jeans. I have so many already in all kinds of cuts so what I really need are any non-denim bottoms. I am thinking lots of skirts and fall dresses. Second, no basic t's. I have an obsession with basic t-shirts which is fine, but I am limiting my purchase of 100% cotton to ones with interesting details (Like the Dolman Sleeved one from Gap).
Given my rules this dress was an ideal purchase. I actually bought it here on Monday night. Shopping in the Outer Banks is generally limited to surf or souvenir shops so you can imagine my surprise to have stumbled on a cute little boutique called Coastal Karma tucked away in one of the outdoor shopping centers. Their selection was very reminiscent of a Modcloth or Spotted Moth type store. I wanted to leave with everything but somehow narrowed it down to this dress and a skirt with a little help from SSBF.
Hope you are all having a good week. While I am sure you are begging for the weekend I'm trying to extend this week as long as possible cause come Saturday we are driving home.
I've been feeling like I am in a clothing rut lately. I tend to buy a lot of very similar items so when I look in my closet I see button down, button down, t-shirt, t-shirt, jeans, t-shirt, jeans. I decided to do something about it. I set up a few ground rules for when I start shopping for fall. First, no jeans. I have so many already in all kinds of cuts so what I really need are any non-denim bottoms. I am thinking lots of skirts and fall dresses. Second, no basic t's. I have an obsession with basic t-shirts which is fine, but I am limiting my purchase of 100% cotton to ones with interesting details (Like the Dolman Sleeved one from Gap).
Given my rules this dress was an ideal purchase. I actually bought it here on Monday night. Shopping in the Outer Banks is generally limited to surf or souvenir shops so you can imagine my surprise to have stumbled on a cute little boutique called Coastal Karma tucked away in one of the outdoor shopping centers. Their selection was very reminiscent of a Modcloth or Spotted Moth type store. I wanted to leave with everything but somehow narrowed it down to this dress and a skirt with a little help from SSBF.
Hope you are all having a good week. While I am sure you are begging for the weekend I'm trying to extend this week as long as possible cause come Saturday we are driving home.
Love this outfit, you look great. The scarf is a great addition!
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